The Seattle Seahawks will host the Minnesota Vikings in Week 13. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Kenneth Walker III.
Is Kenneth Walker III Playing in Week 13?
Walker is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Seahawks’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Walker in Week 13?
A glute injury resulted in Kenneth Walker III popping up late last week on the injury report. Mike Macdonald downplayed the absence in practice as “precautionary” and that was proven accurate as he picked up 101 total yards on just 14 touches against the Titans.
Naturally, he didn’t score, but that’s nothing new. In 11 games this season, he has just 10 touches (all rushes) inside the opponents’ 10-yard line despite playing for an offense that moves the ball weekly.
This backfield is his from a snap share point of view (63.8% over Zach Charbonnet’s 29.8% last week), but my leagues reward touchdowns more than snaps and the Seahawks seem unwilling to allow him to marry the two.
Walker is always going to grade out ahead of Charbonnet for me and in this interesting matchup against an aggressive defense where one missed tackle could result in a double digit point play, Walker sits as my RB20.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Walker’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 13
Walker is projected to score 12.4 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Walker to rush for 52 yards and 0.5 rushing touchdowns, while adding 2 receptions for 16 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 13 Weather Impact: Vikings at Seahawks
The forecast for kickoff is 52 degrees Fahrenheit with 3 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.